September 2023

Life-Saving Award goes to Fort Stockton’s Cleveland AUSTIN - The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today the recipients of the inaugural statewide TDEM Distinguished Staff Awards. TDEM’s Traditions Committee, in collaboration with agency leadership, created the seven awards to acknowledge the service, dedication, leadership, and significant contributions by agency staff.

Fort Stockton’s police department will soon receive new camera systems in its police cruisers thanks to the American Rescue Plan. The Fort Stockton City Council on Monday approved the use of some of the city’s rescue plan funds to purchase an Axon Fleet 3 Camera System that will be placed in new FSPD cruisers once those vehicles are purchased. Police Chief Ernest Velasquez said he hopes to have the vehicles in the next 4-6 months and the new camera systems will be installed at that time.

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Barrio Fest 2023 will have several entertainment venues scheduled for this year starting Thursday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 17. The music on Saturday will be hosted by Tejano Mix from El Paso starting at 10 a.m. And up until The Cumbia Movement from Austin takes the stage at 8 p.m.

The Pecos County Sheriff’s Department will purchase a Taser Docking Station and one taser thanks to a donation of $7,667 from Eagle Claw Midstream that the Pecos County Commissioner’s Court approved at its Sept. 11 meeting.

PIONEER PHOTOS O’Reilly’s Auto Parts in Fort Stockton held its annual car show on Sept. 2, featuring classic cars, motorcycles, food, and a bounce hose for the kids..

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: My magnolia tree took a real beating in this past summer’s hot weather. I watered it every other day.

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The Fort Stockton Prowlers traveled to Midland to take on Midland Legacy High School in a non-district contest last week. The varsity took a tough loss 25-20, 25-18, 25-12. The Rebels proved to be a tough opponent, but they were able to provide the Prowlers with a practice plan of things to improve moving forward.